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Asia Pacific at the forefront of AI development
Data Protection

Asia Pacific at the forefront of AI development

Asia Pacific firms are moving from pilots to GenAI scale-up, with talent shortages and data governance now the main brakes on returns.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Outfox AI with a cat
AI Security

Outfox AI with a cat

A harmless-looking cat fact can more than double error rates in large language models, raising concerns for finance, law and healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Global Stories

AI Safety stories

Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce
Digital Transformation

Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce

Hexaware has launched the Agentic AI Academy with upGrad Enterprise to upskill staff in autonomous AI, preparing them for the future of intelligent enterprise systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI's new GPT-5 model
AI Security

Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI's new GPT-5 model

Tenable bypassed security in OpenAI's GPT-5, extracting illegal instructions despite new safeguards, exposing risks in AI safety and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Encryption

Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
DevOps

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Safety stories

Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer
Unified Communications

Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer

Orcaworks has named Dr Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer to lead its agentic AI strategy from pilot to production, enhancing enterprise AI deployment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Collabra joins Tech Council to help shape responsible AI regulation
Digital Transformation

Collabra joins Tech Council to help shape responsible AI regulation

Sydney-based AI firm Collabra has joined the Tech Council of Australia to help shape responsible AI regulation and standards nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Agentic AI is coming faster than you think - are your systems ready?
Data governance

Agentic AI is coming faster than you think - are your systems ready?

Agentic AI, which acts autonomously across applications, demands disciplined systems like NetSuite ERP to ensure accuracy and control as adoption accelerates.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption
Digital Transformation

Vooban launches AI & cybersecurity divisions to boost adoption

Vooban has launched Vooban Labs and Vooban Cyber to advance AI innovation and cybersecurity, meeting rising Canadian business demands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use
Data Protection

EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use

The EU AI Act's latest rules, effective from 2 August, push companies towards ethical AI use, influencing global standards and demanding robust data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
Artificial Intelligence

Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan

The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment
Hyperscale

Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment

Canada pledges $1 million to support the UK AI Security Institute's Alignment Project, promoting safe and responsible AI development globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service
Customer Experience

Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service

Optus has introduced Expert AI, powered by Google Cloud, to assist frontline staff and enhance customer service with real-time insights and faster resolution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI
Risk & Compliance

Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025